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Riding Side by Side in Mallorca: New Rules — Is That Really Enough?

Cycling Against Traffic in Mallorca’s 30 km/h Zones

Mallorca allows cyclists to move against traffic in some 30 km/h zones when congestion makes that safer.

Published: April 22, 2026
Riding Side by Side in Mallorca: New Rules — Is That Really Enough?

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Can cyclists move against traffic in Mallorca’s 30 km/h zones?

In Mallorca’s 30 km/h zones, cyclists may move forward against the flow in congested traffic to avoid risky maneuvers on the pavement. The rule is meant to make slow urban traffic safer and more predictable. It still depends on careful riding and awareness from everyone using the street.

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